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De Bijenkorf is one of the best places in Amsterdam to shop for new season launches and this month the department store welcomes a host of covetable new collections and products. Beauty lovers can discover Chanel’s new Gabrielle Chanel perfume, which launches on 1 September, as well as new Nars products. Explore exciting autumn staples with new season drops from top international brands including Acne Studios, Saint Laurent and Gucci.

Stylish new fish restaurant Mr Crab is the ultimate place for seafood lovers to visit this month. Head to the eatery for a menu of the freshest fish and seafood, sure to win over even the most discerning foodie. Dishes here are made with love and passion, and include a wide selection of options, from crab to mackerel, squid and lobster, as well as Catch of the Day specials and the Kings Selection.

Hagelslag, meaning hailstorm, is the Dutch word for the chocolate chunks that people in the Netherlands sprinkle on everything from bread to pancakes. It has been part of Dutch cuisine since the 17th century and the Hagelswag store now invites visitors to take a piece of the country’s culture home with them. Chic and beautiful, the newly opened store offers some of the best souvenirs from Amsterdam, with rows of bottles filled with premium chocolate sprinkles. The perfect treat at any time of day, it makes the ideal edible gift from Amsterdam.

The Amsterdam Fringe Festival presents the best in theatre, dance and shows at more than 30 venues across the city. The varied programme is a fantastic way to watch some of the best talent in Amsterdam and you can also explore unique parts of the city. Visitors can discover more than 300 shows, from national and international names, at locations ranging from small stages to theatres, galleries, restaurants and even boats. With so much on offer this is one event not to miss.

Add some drama to your trip to Amsterdam this September with the Nederlands Theater Festival, which takes place at locations across the city. Over the course of three days, visitors are invited to marvel at some of the biggest names in Dutch and Belgium theatre as the city revisits the best productions of the season. A number of shows offer English subtitles and there are plenty of visual performances for the whole family to enjoy.

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8 September: Sushisamba

Sushisamba’s celebrated blend of Japanese and Brazilian food comes to the burgeoning Amsterdam food scene this September. The restaurant is located on the waterfront of the Singlegracht canal and its floor-to-ceiling windows make this a truly special place to indulge in some delicious food. Guests will be treated to signature dishes such as crispy yellowtail taquitos, Brazilian seafood stew and tuna ceviche. The open kitchen makes this one of the most exciting launches this month.

Discover more about Amsterdam’s rich history this month at the city’s Open Monumentendagen – Open Monument Day – heritage events. On the 9 and 10 September, over 60 of the city’s most important buildings and monuments open their doors to the public free of charge, inviting visitors to marvel at the impressive architecture and explore these fascinating spaces.

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September marks a change of atmosphere in Amsterdam and the slight drop in temperature means this a great time to visit the city. The streets are less busy and the colourful autumn leaves make this picturesque city look even more breathtaking. September is the perfect time to explore Amsterdam’s cool cafés and hearty Dutch cuisine, and this month sees plenty of exciting new restaurant openings in the city, including Sushisamba, which opens on the 8 September, and Mr Crab, Amsterdam’s top new seafood restaurant. Cultural events and top exhibitions complete the exciting line-up for September. Discover the best things to see and do this month in Amsterdam here.